# NTSB investigations: Cessna 172K

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA13LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA281.md): Cessna 172K · Newton, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2013 · N7045G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to increase engine power during the descent for landing when instructed to do so by the flight instructor and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in collision with a static wire. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN13CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA222.md): Cessna 172 · Manvel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2013 · N7825T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while taking off in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA13CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA181.md): Cessna 172 · Tistusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2013 · N7113G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions associated with nearby thunderstorm activity.
- [NTSB ERA13FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA062.md): Cessna 172K · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2012 · N78304 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while operating in night, instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ANC12CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA108.md): Cessna 172K · Atqasuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2012 · N84549 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while performing a high-speed taxi in windy conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA422.md): Cessna 172K · Greers Ferry, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2012 · N84279 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a positive rate of climb while taking off with a high density altitude.
- [NTSB ERA12CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA404.md): Cessna 172K · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2012 · N78794 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA241.md): Cessna 172K · Belfast, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2012 · N46492 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to ensure the radio was set correctly to activate the pilot-controlled lighting, which resulted in poor positioning for a proper landing and a subsequent off-runway forced landing during an attempted go-around. Contributing to…
- [NTSB ERA12LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA234.md): Cessna 172K · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2012 · N79509 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear bolt or lockplate by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA049.md): Cessna 172K · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2011 · N7952A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA11CA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA441.md): Cessna 172K · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2011 · N7214G · Substantial damage
  > A stuck exhaust-valve on the number one cylinder which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA322.md): Cessna 172K · Farmersville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2011 · N46400 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA11CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA333.md): Cessna 172K · Bar Harbor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2011 · N46643 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare while landing with a gusting wind, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA257.md): Cessna 172K · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2011 · N79286 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA181.md): Cessna 172K · Ocracoke, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2011 · N84867 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare and failure to regain control of the airplane while attempting to recover from bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA073.md): Cessna 172K · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2010 · N7183G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA10FA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA502.md): Cessna 172 · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2010 · N84249 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to ensure aircraft records pertaining to engine modifications and…
- [NTSB CEN10CA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA405.md): Cessna 172K · Boyne City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2010 · N79097 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and delayed go-around.
- [NTSB ERA10CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA212.md): Cessna 172K · Romney, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N79234 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a 20-knot tailwind and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN09CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA437.md): Cessna 172K · Pine River, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2009 · N79908 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB MIA08CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA182.md): Cessna 172K · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2008 · N79210 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper airspeed while landing.
- [NTSB LAX08FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA256.md): Cessna 172K · Gearhart, OR · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2008 · N828CC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CHI08LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA101.md): Cessna 172K · Roseglen, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · N7490G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the TV antenna during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the antenna, the night conditions, and pilot impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB ATL07CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA117.md): Cessna 172K · Charlotte, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2007 · N7410G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA201.md): Cessna 172K · Newcastle, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2007 · N84888 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty and crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW07LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA130.md): Cessna 172K · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2007 · N7370G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly as a result of an unapproved repair by an unknown person(s), which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA07CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA099.md): Cessna 172K · Emporia, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2007 · N79941 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ATL07CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA058.md): Cessna 172K · Cornelia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2007 · N46567 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the owner/operator to repair or replace a known leaking brake system components resulting in a total loss of brakes while taxing and an on-ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL07CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA050.md): Cessna 172K · Paris, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2007 · N46588 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW07LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA082.md): Cessna T210R · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2007 · N766DP · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain proper spacing during approach to landing and subsequent go-around, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB ATL07FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA038.md): Cessna 172K · Bessemer, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2007 · N7109G · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CHI06CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA185.md): Cessna 172K · Sullivan, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N7349G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and his improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with crops and the ground.
- [NTSB LAX06CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA136.md): Cessna 172 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2006 · N84034 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA013.md): Cessna 172K · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N46475 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control as a result of the installation of an improper pilot seat which moved during the takeoff roll/run..
- [NTSB ATL05CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA107.md): Cessna 172 K · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N7748L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX05LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA124.md): North American AT-6C · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2005 · N7055H · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA075.md): Cessna 172K · Portage, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2005 · N7325G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at a low altitude. Factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience flying from the right pilot station and his failure to maintain…
- [NTSB ATL05LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA031.md): Cessna 172K · Smyrna, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2004 · N78402 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL05CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA002.md): Cessna 172K · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N78211 · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on initial take off climb resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent into the ground.
- [NTSB ANC04LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA074.md): Cessna 172 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N172JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear, and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA113.md): Cessna 172K · Harrisonville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N7448G · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing flare. Contributing factors were the dual student's failure to relinquish the controls to the flight instructor, the resulting inability of the flight instructor to…
- [NTSB FTW04CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA106.md): Cessna 172K · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N84623 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA085.md): Cessna 172K · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N79502 · Destroyed
  > The unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA096.md): Cessna 172K · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2004 · N99LR · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain an adequate terrain/object clearance altitude. Also causal was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to return to the origin airport in the face of…
- [NTSB FTW04LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA063.md): Cessna 172K · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2003 · N111TK · Substantial damage
  > The disintegration of the piston, which resulted in the catastrophic failure of the engine. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA045.md): Cessna 172K · Grand Saline, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N78189 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach. Factors were the high winds and prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC04CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA028.md): Cessna 172K · Kilbourne, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2003 · N78203 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA03LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA185.md): Cessna 172K · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N79491 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to transfer fuel from the auxiliary fuel tank to the right main fuel tank in-flight resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA139.md): Cessna 172K · White Marsh, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N5138G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight decision to not land and refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate communications.
- [NTSB LAX03CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA208.md): Cessna 172K · Overton, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N7342G · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his premature raising of the flaps during a go-around, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight is also causal.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072430'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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